Veronika Jackson

" What an Exceptional Talent. With Her Voice and Guitar - She Can Really Open Hearts, Feelings and Emotions...." Dynamic, Powerful, Entertaining and Captivating
Veronika Jackson, was raised with a musical influenced family. Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, she studied vocal lessons under classical opera singer, Evangeline Demarest. She has always been told that her singing talent is a gift much to be admired. Her love for acoustic folk music was and is just as strong as her love for Gospel and R&B.
Ms Jackson has taken the acoustic folk guitar and the history of her cullture as an African-American, and has generated her own original, authentic and exciting style of music. She is a rare and unique performer. Her smooth and strong interpretive vocals are very expressive. Her clear, simple and clean way of piedmont blues-style guitar picking compliments her performances.
Veronika's first influence in music was Fats Domino, from an album her mother bought when she was seven years old. Mahalia Jackson and Sam Cook made another powerful impression on her at an early age. Then in her teens she heard Odetta, Richie Havens and Joan Baez. This was the beginning of her love for acousitc music. Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Randy Newman, Elizabeth Cotton,
James Taylor and Keb Mo are artist who has made an inspiring impact in her musical career..
Veronika has combined acoustic folk music and R&B to create her own unique music. She has shared her musical alents with audi-ences in the South, as well as with music lovers across the Atlantic Ocean wher she has performed for arious venues and festivals. "some folk, some blues, sometimes" Her latest CD, is a compilation of her original compositions and some favorite songs she enjoys performing. She has been wonderfully received everywhere she goes.. Her reputation as a wonderful entertainer and consummate artist continues to grow. Her stage presence and sound has a sincerity that will grace your heart. Her performances take you to another place and time.